National Geographic Reshapes Itself In $725 Million Deal With 21st Century Fox
The 127-year-old National Geographic magazine will be part of a new venture called National Geographic Partners; Fox will own 73 percent.
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Report: Judges Have Too Much Control In Public Defense System
A new report by criminal defense lawyers finds judges involved in the cases of people who are unable to pay for attorneys too often put their own fingers on the scales.
New York City Mayor Goes All-In On Free Preschool
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about the early days of his effort to provide free, high-quality preschool to all of the city's 4-year-olds.
Bring Out Your Dead: But Not Monty Python's Terry Gilliam — He's Still Alive
The actor, writer and director took to Facebook to announce that he is indeed alive, after Variety mistakenly published his obituary.
Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Longest-Serving British Monarch
Elizabeth became queen in 1952 when she was just 25 years old. Sixty-four years later, only one other monarch in the world has a longer streak.
Camerawoman Fired For Tripping Migrant Who Fled Police
A video shows a journalist sticking her leg out as a man carrying a young boy attempts to run past police in Hungary. The TV network's editor in chief says his colleague "behaved unacceptably."
Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP Immigration Rhetoric
In a letter obtained by NPR, the Libre Initiative criticized calls made by some of the presidential candidates for mass deportation and ending birthright citizenship.
Trump To CNN: Donate All Debate Profits To Veterans
Donald Trump wrote to CNN's president after the network raised its ad rates for next week's debate. Trump said increased viewer and ad interest is "due 100% to 'Donald J. Trump.' "
Baltimore Approves $6.4 Million Settlement With Freddie Gray Family
The mayor said the settlement avoids "continuing anxiety and distraction." She said city attorneys felt going to court would ultimately prove more costly to the tax payers.
Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes
Google made a name for itself with search technology, but it has dabbled in moonshot projects like self-driving cars. Now the company's life science unit is looking for better diabetes treatments.